The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) is Stanford's thought leader for understanding the economic challenges, opportunities, and policies affecting people worldwide. For 40 years, SIEPR's mission has been to support research that informs economic policymaking while engaging future leaders and scholars. At its core is SIEPR's faculty over 100 faculty members representing all seven schools at Stanford. With SIEPR support, they study a vast array of economic policy-relevant areas in the U.S. and worldwide, collaborating with other established and up-and-coming researchers from within and outside Stanford. SIEPR's vibrant community of scholars shares knowledge and builds relationships among academics, government officials, the business community, and the public.
SIEPR's reach goes well beyond research support as it seeks to educate and energize a broad, diverse community of policymakers and influencers, including academics, students, business leaders, the media, and the public, about the most important economic issues. It does this by connecting the research to policy areas and disseminating it to policymakers and influencers, providing state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, delivering cutting-edge thought leadership, and deepening relationships among various stakeholders by hosting frequent conferences and gatherings. SIEPR's vision is to raise living standards and improve quality of life by making economic policy more effective at all levels.
Building on its strong foundation of 40 years and leveraging Stanford's long-range planning process, SIEPR intends to strengthen and amplify its impact over the next five years and beyond in its mission to 1) support research that informs economic policymaking, 2) engage future leaders and scholars, and 3) share knowledge and build relationships among academics, students, policymakers, the business community, the media, and the public.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Finance Associate (FA) supports the Financial Analyst (FA) and Finance Administrator (FAD) in addition to supporting all the teams at SIEPR in a range of financial transactions ranging from PCard and TCard transactions, expense reimbursement for staff/faculty/visitors, invoices, GFS transactions, etc.
Reporting to the FAD, you will play an integral role in processing all SIEPR transactions and supporting our staff and faculty.
The ideal candidate has an attention to detail and an ability to work with and learn software programs.
CORE DUTIES:
Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
Review transactions, support documents, journal postings, etc. for accuracy, consistency, authorizations and compliance. Monitor transactions in accounting systems for clearing and outstanding items.
Compile, maintain, and review data and daily reports for accuracy. Generate standardized financial reports.
Respond to transactional inquiries from client groups.
May be responsible for p-card administration, processing, travel cards and expendable reimbursements.
May establish accounts in financial systems; prepare invoices.
Participate in new initiatives, as needed such as user testing.
Maintain accounting/finance departmental files and desktop procedures and process documents for area of responsibility. Ensure compliance with university policies, and federal regulations and requirements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and two years' work experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Knowledge of Oracle or other business financial systems preferred.
Certifications and Licenses:
(IF APPLICABLE, PLEASE ADD).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop, and squat.
Rarely stand, walk, reach, or work above shoulders and use a telephone.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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